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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article R451-3

In the case provided for in 1° of article…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-12

The provisions of articles L. 1331-1 to L. 1331-11 are applicable to local authorities and their public establishments subject to special legislation having the same purpose. However, the competent as…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions applicable to compensation for personal injury.

Article R421-11

Any settlement aimed at fixing or settling compensation owed by uninsured persons liable for personal injury resulting from an accident mentioned in article L. 421-1 must be notified to the guarantee…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 5: Exceptional support measure for artistic agents, communications agents and press officers working in the film industry

Article 919-105

Assistance is granted and the amount is determined taking into account:1° The particular financial difficulties faced by the person, particularly with regard to the amount of fixed costs not covered a…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to new building projects

Article R2431-18

…er during the acceptance operations and during the period of the guarantee of perfect completion is:1° To organise the operations prior to acceptance of the works;2° To monitor the reservations made d…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IV: Registration, land registration, property wealth tax, stamp duty

Article 1722 bis

In the case provided for in articles 832 and 924-3 of the Civil Code, where the beneficiary of the gift or legacy has time to pay the balances or rewards owed to his co-heirs, the payment of the death…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Common provisions.

Article R1311-12

Persons performing the techniques referred to in articles R. 1311-1 and R. 1311-6 shall inform their customers, before they undergo these techniques, of the risks to which they are exposed and, after…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collection conditions

Article D2323-11

The collection of breast milk includes: 1° Informing the prospective donor in advance of the conditions required for donating milk; 2° Interviewing the prospective donor in advance with a doctor, midw…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Space heating

Article R4216-17

…to R. 4227-20 on the heating of premises, as well as those of the specific regulations relating to: 1° Fixed installations for heating and the supply of hot water; 2° Combustible gas and liquefied hyd…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Professional card

Article R4222-11

An order by the Minister for Health sets: 1° The list of supporting documents accompanying the application for a European professional card, including in particular the conditions under which missing…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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